Nelson began his entertainment career in 1949, playing himself in the radio sitcom series, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet. In 1952, he appeared in his first feature film, Here Come the Nelsons. In 1957, he recorded his first single ("I'm Walkin' b/w "A Teenager's Romance", Verve 10047X4S), debuted as a singer on the television version of the sitcom, and released the No. 1 album titled Ricky. In 1958, Nelson released his first #1 single, "Poor Little Fool", and in 1959 received a Golden Globe nomination for "Most Promising Male Newcomer" after starring in Rio Bravo. A few films followed, and when the television series was cancelled in 1966, Nelson made occasional appearances as a guest star on various television programs. In his twenties, he moved away from the pop music of his youth, and began to perform in a more country rock style. After recording several albums with mostly session musicians, most of which flopped, he formed the Stone Canyon Band in 1969 and experienced a career resurgence, buoyed by the live album In Concert at the Troubadour, 1969 and had a surprise hit with 1972's "Garden Party", which peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100. His comeback was short-lived, however, as his record label was bought out and folded, and his followup albums were not well promoted by his new label. He continued to perform live and take small television roles through the 1970s, though his label dropped him by the end of the decade. He released two more albums, with unimpressive results, before his death in a plane crash on New Year's Eve, 1985.
Nelson was married once, to Sharon Kristin Harmon, from 1963 until their divorce in 1982. They had four children: actress Tracy Nelson, twin sons and musicians Gunnar and Matthew, and actor Sam.
Nelson was born on May 8, 1940, in Teaneck, New Jersey. He was the second son of entertainment couple Harriet Hilliard Nelson (born Peggy Lou Snyder; July 18, 1909 – October 2, 1994) and Ozzie Nelson (March 20, 1906 – June 3, 1975). His father Ozzie was of half Swedish descent. The Nelsons' older son was actor David Nelson (October 24, 1936 – January 11, 2011).
On May 8, 1961 (his 21st birthday), he officially modified his recording name from "Ricky Nelson" to "Rick Nelson". His childhood nickname proved hard to shake, especially among the generation who had watched him grow up on "Ozzie and Harriet". Even in the 1980s, when Nelson realized his dream of meeting Carl Perkins, Perkins noted that he and "Ricky" were the last of the "rockabilly breed".
In 1963, Nelson signed a 20-year contract with Decca Records. After some early successes with the label, most notably 1964's "For You" (#6), Nelson's chart career came to a dramatic halt in the wake of Beatlemania, The British Invasion, and later the Counterculture era. However, instead of dropping him, Decca kept him on board.
In the mid-1960s, Nelson began to move towards country music, becoming a pioneer in the country-rock genre. He was one of the early influences of the so-called "California Sound" (which would include singers like Jackson Browne and Linda Ronstadt and bands such as Eagles). Yet Nelson himself did not reach the Top 40 again until 1970, when he recorded Bob Dylan's "She Belongs to Me" with the Stone Canyon Band, featuring Randy Meisner, who in 1971 became a founding member of the Eagles, and former Buckaroo steel guitarist Tom Brumley.
Nelson died in a plane crash on New Year's Eve 1985, flying from Guntersville, Alabama, to Dallas, Texas, for a concert. The plane he was on, a Douglas DC-3, had a history of mechanical problems. All seven passengers, including Blair, died. Only the two pilots survived.
Nelson's funeral took place at the Church of the Hills, Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills Cemetery, on January 6, 1986, and he was privately buried in the Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills Cemetery, in Los Angeles. His estate was bequeathed to his children.
I Will Follow You
Ricky Nelson Lyrics
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Follow you wherever you may go
There isn′t an ocean too deep
A mountain so high it can keep me away
I must follow you
Ever since you touched my hand I know
That near you I always must be
You are my destiny
I love you, I love you, I love you
And where you go I'll follow, I′ll follow, I'll follow
You'll always be my true love, my true love, my true love
From now until forever, forever, forever
I will follow you
Follow you wherever you may go
There isn′t an ocean too deep
A mountain so high it can keep
Keep me away, away from my love
I love you, I love you, I love you
And where you go I′ll follow, I'll follow, I′ll follow
You'll always be my true love, my true love, my true love
From now until forever, forever, forever
I will follow you
Follow you wherever you may go
There isn′t an ocean too deep
A mountain so high it can keep
Keep me away, away from my love
And where you go I'll follow
Ricky Nelson's "I Will Follow You" is a powerful declaration of love and devotion. The song focuses on the singer's unshakeable commitment to follow their loved one wherever they may go. The lyrics make it clear that no distance or obstacle will ever be too great to keep the singer from their beloved. The opening lines of "I will follow you, follow you wherever you may go" establish the theme of the song from the outset. The singer is willing to go to any lengths to be near their loved one. This sentiment is reinforced by the next two lines in which the singer declares that there is "no ocean too deep" and "no mountain so high" that can keep them away.
The chorus of "I love you, I love you, I love you / And where you go I'll follow, I'll follow, I'll follow / You'll always be my true love, my true love, my true love / From now until forever, forever, forever" represents the deep and unwavering love that the singer has for their partner. This love is steadfast and will persist no matter what obstacles may arise. The song makes it clear that the singer believes that their partner is their destiny and that nothing can keep them apart.
Overall, "I Will Follow You" is a powerful love song that focuses on the deep and unbreakable bond between two people. It's a testament to the lengths that people will go for those they love, and a reminder that true love endures.
Line by Line Meaning
I will follow you
I will go after you, wherever you go.
Follow you wherever you may go
Chasing you to wherever you travel.
There isn′t an ocean too deep
No sea is too vast.
A mountain so high it can keep me away
No peak is too steep to keep me from you.
I must follow you
I have to trail after you.
Ever since you touched my hand I know
I’ve felt this way since you first touched me.
That near you I always must be
I always have to be next to you.
And nothing can keep you from me
Nothing can separate us.
You are my destiny
You are what’s meant for me.
I love you, I love you, I love you
I adore you more than anything.
And where you go I'll follow, I′ll follow, I'll follow
I will go wherever you go.
You'll always be my true love, my true love, my true love
You’ll always be my real love.
From now until forever, forever, forever
For all eternity, indefinitely.
Keep me away, away from my love
Don't let anything come between our love.
Writer(s): Norman Gimbel, A Altman, Del Roma, J.w. Stole
Contributed by Jacob I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tropicwave1
I Will Follow You
Ricky Nelson
I will follow you
Follow you wherever you may go
There isn't an ocean too deep
A mountain so high it can keep me away
I must follow you
Ever since you touched my hand I know
That near you I always must be
And nothing can keep you from me
You are my destiny
I love you, I love you, I love you
And where you go I'll follow, I'll follow, I'll follow
You'll always be my true love, my true love, my true love
From now until forever, forever, forever
I will follow you
Follow you wherever you may go
There isn't an ocean too deep
A mountain so high it can keep
Keep me away, away from my love
I love you, I love you, I love you
And where you go I'll follow, I'll follow, I'll follow
You'll always be my true love, my true love, my true love
From now until forever, forever, forever
I will follow you
Follow you wherever you may go
There isn't an ocean too deep
A mountain so high it can keep
Keep me away, away from my love
And where you go I'll follow
Writer(s): J. W. Stole, Del Roma
@26aaz
Lyrics:
I will follow you
Follow you wherever you may go
There isn't an ocean too deep
A mountain so high it can keep me away
I must follow you
Ever since you touched my hand I know
That near you I always must be
And nothing can keep you from me
You are my destiny
I love you, I love you, I love you
And where you go I'll follow, I'll follow, I'll follow
You'll always be my true love, my true love, my true love
From now until forever, forever, forever
I will follow you
Follow you wherever you may go
There isn't an ocean too deep
A mountain so high it can keep
Keep me away, away from my love
I love you, I love you, I love you
And where you go I'll follow, I'll follow, I'll follow
You'll always be my true love, my true love, my true love
From now until forever, forever, forever
I will follow you
Follow you wherever you may go
There isn't an ocean too deep
A mountain so high it can keep
Keep me away, away from my love
And where you go I'll follow
@AdrianoPedrasPreciosas
Acho bom estas relíquias . hoje é a primeira vez que escuto
@mariadelourdesgaldino2396
Eu escutei pela primeira vês musica linda simplicidade q me encanta
@AdrianaOliveira-gs4zu
Essa música eu ouvi naquele filme Mudança de hábito
@carmenlucia4301
Relicve??🤔
@carmenlucia4301
@@mariadelourdesgaldino2396 Ma bucur! Genul acesta de muzica se asculta in Romania anilor'70-'80...🤗
@rogercheng583
@@mariadelourdesgaldino2396 88
@user-dj9hz6ti1w
I am will go on 78 tomorrow and I am love to listen to ricky like as the same day in my 11 years old ..Miss you so much ricky ..and will love you forever. Your songs will never die..the new generations will listen next and I hope that it's will forever too.Many thanks for your sharing...😊❤😊..😊😊😊
@souravroy6431
Happy Birthday
@joaquimheckler
no matter how much time passes, this song will always be a masterpiece
@honestarthur000
Hello how are you doing?😊